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Overview |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1115/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,104 students)
NCAT vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UNCSA?
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 83.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,497.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at UNCSA than North Carolina A & T State University ($23,731.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than UNCSA ($9,189 vs. $11,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 40.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,179 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 7.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,868 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 198 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
NCAT vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UNCSA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNCSA and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts earn on average $1,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,100)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- UNCSA graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/